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Welcome to

BSMB Meeting 2024 

The Dynamic Matrix: Mechanics, Ageing and Repair

Bristol, UK

9th-10th April 2024

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Agenda

Registration

Speakers

Meeting Details

MEETING AGENDA

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We have an exciting range of keynote speakers and specialist sessions including, 

 Repairing the Matrix

Matrix and Mechanics

Modelling the Matrix

The Ageing Matrix

REGISTRATION

Registration fee includes access to the meeting, lunch and refreshments during both days of the meeting and an evening event with meal.

For the BSMB Meeting 2024, we are committed to facilitating a sustainable and low-carbon impact meeting. The agenda will include virtual talks for speakers based outside of Europe and a reduced use of disposable or single-use items. All catering during the meeting will be provided by not-for-profit organisations who are dedicated to sustainability, diversity, and supporting local Bristol communities and minority groups.

Early career researcher 

BSMB member*

(PhD students and post-docs)

£60

Early career researcher 

Non BSMB Member

(PhD students and post docs)

£100

Faculty

BSMB Member

(Senior post docs and PIs)

£130

Faculty

Non BSMB member

(Senior post docs and PIs)

£170

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Online

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£30

* For BSMB members who are ECRs, there are bursaries available for conference costs and travel costs

SPEAKERS

Featured Speakers

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Tonia Vincent

University of Oxford

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Joel Boerckel

University of Pennsylvania 

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Paul Martin

University of Bristol

Speakers
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Elazar Zelzer

Weizmann Institure of Science

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Niamh Nowlan

University of College Dublin 

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Joe Swift

University of Manchester

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Alicia El Haj

University of Birmingham

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Erika Kague

University of Edinburgh

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Farshid Guilak

Washington University

BSMB Medal Speaker

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Reinhard Fässler

Max Planck Institute

SPONSORS & EXHIBITS
We are proud to have the Company of Biologists as our main meeting sponsor for BSMB Meeting 2024. As a scientific charity, the Company of Biologists is dedicated to supporting and inspiring the biological community, and facilitating scientifc meetings and communities.
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As our Platinium meeting sponsor we have Triple Helical Peptides Ltd, a new company developed by Professor Farndale and Dr Bonna. Triple Helical Peptides Ltd offer distribution and synthesis of a wide range of collagen-like peptides for research use.  
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For our Gold Sponsors, we are excited to have Nikon, Tecniplast and Macrogen joining us.

Nikon will be around to discuss their latest confocal with super resolution that is coming to Bristol for a demo in April.
And for our Silver Sponsors, we have two imaging specialists, Zeiss and Evident joining us, and Iduron, a specialist glycosaminoglycan company. 
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Interested in supporting BSMB 2024?

For questions and further information please contact Joanna Moss at joanna.moss@bristol.ac.uk

MEETING DETAILS

BSMB Meeting 2024 will be held at The Station in Bristol. This unique location, housed within an old fire station, is in the centre of Bristol’s shopping district and within easy reach of many of the city’s most popular attractions. The Station is home to Creative Youth Network, a registered charity formed of youth workers, creative professionals, and volunteers who work to help young people to fulfill their potential and live rewarding lives. 

Venue

BSMB 2024 will be hosted at

The Station, Silver Street, Bristol BS1 2AG

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Getting Here

Whether by train, bus or car, click to find more information for how to get to BSMB 2024

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Accommodation

Staying for the night? Click to find a range of accommodation options available in Bristol

Meeting details
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